Parolee accused of setting house on fire

STOCKTON - A parolee was arrested after setting fire to a man's home in south Stockton early Saturday, authorities said.

A 63-year-old man and his 8-year-old son were sleeping at 6:45 a.m. when John Johnson, 32, set their house on fire, resulting in minor damage to the home's exterior, police said. Johnson was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested on suspicion of arson and for a parole warrant, authorities said.